The Auburn City Council needs a new approach — one led by a mayor who values our irreplaceable community assets. Precious Lake Auburn — a source of fresh, clean water for generations — is now threatened by development of 1,100 housing units. Our still-vibrant neighborhoods have undergone major zoning changes leading to unsolved traffic and […]
September 2023
Amanda Guerette: Levesque would continue to lead Auburn forward
I’ve served as an associate member of the Auburn Planning Board for almost a year, in which time it’s reiterated how important and thoughtful the work is. It’s a place where we’re building a stronger future for my young son and his generation. This wouldn’t have happened without Mayor Jason Levesque first talking to me […]
Dream House Drawing Contest reboots in time for school year
Benchmark Real Estate in Portland has rebooted its Dream House Drawing Contest. This contest taps into the creativity of youth of all ages. Whether a student is headed to pre-school or in a post-grad program, Benchmark wants to see ideas of the ideal home. Each participant gets a gift with one artist, per school, receiving […]
Teens for Trails has openings for youth council
Applications are due by Oct. 1.
Girl Scouts, parks bureau offer free entry to state parks
Girl Scouts from around the state are invited to participate in Girl Scouts Love State Parks, a two-day celebration providing Girl Scouts of Maine members with free entry to all Maine State Parks, set for Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 9 and 10. The weekend offer applies to all Girl Scouts and their family members accompanying […]
Rangeley’s Western Mountain Photography Show to open Sept. 9
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts plans to hold the ninth annual Western Mountain Photography Show on Saturday, Sept. 9. A juried exhibit awards reception will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery, located in the RFA Lakeside Theater lobby at 2493 Main St. The theme for the 2023 exhibit is […]
Richard J. Nadeau: Access to doctors was once much easier
I can remember when the town of Lisbon had at least three or four doctors and it would cost $9 a visit in town, and they made house calls, too. We even had a midwife on Vining Street. I was born there, as were a lot of us. The population was nearly 5,000. Now, we […]
Joseph Philippon: Vote Longchamps for Ward 2 Lewiston councilor
I support Susan Longchamps for Ward 2 Lewiston city councilor. Susan is a successful business and property owner in Lewiston. She understands how to hold someone accountable while supporting them. For example, people can check out the annual block party on Pine St. that Susan started and continues to organize. They will see Susan picking […]
Edward Walworth: Lewiston Mayor Sheline seeks solutions
Carl Sheline is running for a second term as the mayor of Lewiston, and I think he really deserves to be elected. I have seen him at many local events, in the State House, at chamber breakfasts, up and down Lisbon Street, maybe everywhere except the summit of Thorncrag. He is deeply involved in the […]